Police: Biometrics
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to improve oversight of biometric data storage and retention across law enforcement agencies.
Answered by Sarah Jones
The Home Office launched a public consultation on 04/12/2025 on the use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies.
The responses received will inform the creation of a bespoke legal framework and oversight for the use of biometric, facial recognition and similar technologies.
One aspect the consultation looks at is the oversight of biometric data storage and retention across law enforcement agencies.
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